This was 2.3 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,865.
93 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Plainedge for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 439 | 7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,786 | 28.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 108 | 1.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 290 | 4.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 587 | 9.4 |
| Associate's degree | 523 | 8.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,316 | 21.1 |
| Master's degree | 1,003 | 16.1 |
| Professional school degree | 85 | 1.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 108 | 1.7 |
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